Sudan's War Cripples Healthcare System Amidst Widespread Famine
Sudan's war has devastated its healthcare system, with nearly half of Khartoum's hospitals damaged and 78 medical workers killed since April 2023; this, coupled with widespread closures, leaves millions without access to care amid a severe famine affecting 26 million people.
Sudan's War Cripples Healthcare System Amidst Widespread Famine
Sudan's war has devastated its healthcare system, with nearly half of Khartoum's hospitals damaged and 78 medical workers killed since April 2023; this, coupled with widespread closures, leaves millions without access to care amid a severe famine affecting 26 million people.
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32% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: 9 Dead, Infrastructure Destroyed
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on December 17, 2023, causing at least 9 deaths, significant damage to infrastructure including the destruction of two major water reservoirs and the closure of Port Vila's main port, and potentially affecting 116,000 people. International aid is arriving.
Vanuatu Earthquake: 9 Dead, Infrastructure Destroyed
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on December 17, 2023, causing at least 9 deaths, significant damage to infrastructure including the destruction of two major water reservoirs and the closure of Port Vila's main port, and potentially affecting 116,000 people. International aid is arriving.
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28% Bias Score
Moody's Downgrade Exacerbates France's Debt Crisis
Moody's downgraded France's credit rating on December 13th, 2024, the day François Bayrou became Prime Minister, increasing concerns about France's debt, projected to reach 120% of GDP by 2027, and potentially making debt repayment the top budget item by 2025; public anxiety about this has tripled s...
Moody's Downgrade Exacerbates France's Debt Crisis
Moody's downgraded France's credit rating on December 13th, 2024, the day François Bayrou became Prime Minister, increasing concerns about France's debt, projected to reach 120% of GDP by 2027, and potentially making debt repayment the top budget item by 2025; public anxiety about this has tripled s...
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52% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Exposes Mayotte's Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a French department, with wind gusts over 220 km/h, causing significant damage exacerbated by pre-existing socio-economic issues, including high poverty and rapid population growth driven by immigration from the Comoros.
Cyclone Chido Exposes Mayotte's Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a French department, with wind gusts over 220 km/h, causing significant damage exacerbated by pre-existing socio-economic issues, including high poverty and rapid population growth driven by immigration from the Comoros.
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52% Bias Score
French Consultant Sues Catholic School Organization for Discrimination
A self-employed communication consultant in Bayeux, France, filed a discrimination lawsuit after a Catholic education organization terminated her contract due to parental objections to her social media posts about her bisexuality and polyamorous relationship, resulting in significant financial and e...
French Consultant Sues Catholic School Organization for Discrimination
A self-employed communication consultant in Bayeux, France, filed a discrimination lawsuit after a Catholic education organization terminated her contract due to parental objections to her social media posts about her bisexuality and polyamorous relationship, resulting in significant financial and e...
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36% Bias Score
French Ministry Confirms Harassment in Suicide Case of 13-Year-Old
A French Education Ministry investigation confirms that 13-year-old Lucas, who died by suicide in January 2023, was a victim of harassment at school and online; however, the report does not establish a direct link to his suicide, leaving that determination to the courts.
French Ministry Confirms Harassment in Suicide Case of 13-Year-Old
A French Education Ministry investigation confirms that 13-year-old Lucas, who died by suicide in January 2023, was a victim of harassment at school and online; however, the report does not establish a direct link to his suicide, leaving that determination to the courts.
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32% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of TikTok Sale Mandate
The US Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a law forcing TikTok's sale by January 19th to prevent alleged Chinese government espionage and manipulation, despite claims this violates free speech and would cost businesses and creators hundreds of millions of dollars.
Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of TikTok Sale Mandate
The US Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of a law forcing TikTok's sale by January 19th to prevent alleged Chinese government espionage and manipulation, despite claims this violates free speech and would cost businesses and creators hundreds of millions of dollars.
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48% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Electronic Tagging
France's highest appeals court confirmed a corruption and influence-peddling conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy on December 18th, sentencing him to a year of electronic tagging; the ruling stems from a 2014 "corruption pact", with Sarkozy's lawyer announcing an appeal to the Europea...
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Electronic Tagging
France's highest appeals court confirmed a corruption and influence-peddling conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy on December 18th, sentencing him to a year of electronic tagging; the ruling stems from a 2014 "corruption pact", with Sarkozy's lawyer announcing an appeal to the Europea...
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44% Bias Score
First Severe US Case of Avian Influenza
A Louisiana patient's hospitalization marks the first severe US case of avian influenza (H5N1) since April, linked to contact with infected birds, though the CDC maintains low public health risk.
First Severe US Case of Avian Influenza
A Louisiana patient's hospitalization marks the first severe US case of avian influenza (H5N1) since April, linked to contact with infected birds, though the CDC maintains low public health risk.
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36% Bias Score
Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
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44% Bias Score
Ancient Ten Commandments Tablet Sells for \$5 Million Amidst Authenticity Debate
A marble tablet inscribed with nine of the Ten Commandments, discovered in 1913 during railway construction in present-day Israel and subsequently used as a paving stone, sold for \$5,004,000 at Sotheby's despite authenticity concerns, exceeding its \$1-2 million estimate.
Ancient Ten Commandments Tablet Sells for \$5 Million Amidst Authenticity Debate
A marble tablet inscribed with nine of the Ten Commandments, discovered in 1913 during railway construction in present-day Israel and subsequently used as a paving stone, sold for \$5,004,000 at Sotheby's despite authenticity concerns, exceeding its \$1-2 million estimate.
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40% Bias Score
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
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44% Bias Score